Property Ownership

In Michigan, personal property becomes a fixture (real property) when it is:

APurchased specifically for the property
BAttached to the real estate with the intent to make it permanent✓ Correct
CInsured under the homeowner's policy
DDescribed in the purchase agreement

Explanation

Michigan courts apply the MARIA test (Method of annexation, Adaptability, Relationship of the parties, Intent, Agreement of the parties) but intent to permanently annex and method of attachment are key factors in determining if personal property has become a fixture.

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